{
  "id": 11001156,
  "title": "Akwa Ibom Judiciary generated N437m for 2025/2026 legal year- Chief Judge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/akwa-ibom-judiciary-generated-n437m-for-2025-2026-legal-year-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:37:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/akwa-ibom-judiciary-generated-n437m-for-2025-2026-legal-year-chief-judge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, announced that the judiciary has generated a total of N437,451,035.35 in the 2025/2026 legal year, surpassing the initial N97.5m budgetary estimate. During the official opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year in Uyo, Justice Obot reported that the revenue generated exceeded 90% across all courts. She also highlighted that the State Judicial Service Commission has now aligned its Regulations and Scheme of Service with the guidelines set by the Federal Judicial Service Commission. The document, prepared by a committee under the Chief Judge's direction, is awaiting the governor's endorsement. Additionally, the Judicial Service Commission Board is set to be inaugurated post the governor’s approval of the nominees who are currently awaiting swearing-in. Justice Obot stressed the urgent need for the commission to secure a permanent Secretariat, as the current rented facility, used for 39 years, is now in a state of decline. She further expressed gratitude to the governor for funding various training programs and projects executed by the judiciary during the year, as well as to the elders of the Bar, Chairmen, and members of the Nigerian Bar Association for their support. Regarding funding, Justice Obot disclosed that N250 million was released in September 2025 for 2025 capital projects, and another N250 million was made available in April 2026 for 2026 capital projects. However, the judiciary is still awaiting funds to settle liabilities for the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2026. The Chief Judge also noted that the judiciary has received funds for robe allowances for judges, Chief Registrar's Easter packages, installation of an AI recording system in all high courts, and robe allowance for the Chief Registrar. She urged the Bar to continue partnering with the Bench to expedite justice delivery in the state.",
  "summary": "The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, said the judiciary has generated a total of N437,451,035.35 in the 2025/2026 legal year as revenue, exceeding the N97.5m budgetary estimate. Justice Obot, who disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday while declaring the 2026/2027 Legal Year open, reported that the returns for the year […] Akwa Ibom Judiciary generated N437m for 2025/2026…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}